Patagonia Safari (4D,5D,6D)
Patagonia Safari tours in Torres del Paine are the soft adventure version of the the Ecocamp’s regular tent domes. Exclusively used for the Patagonia Safari tour programs, the “Suite Domes” were created to share the Ecocamp tour experience with more comfort, custom departures option and choice of activity level (Easy or Active).
As opposed to the available standard EcoCamp Domes, the “Suite Domes” are heated, have private bathrooms with hot water, and outdoor decks for reading or relaxing. Patagonia Safari tour options (5, 6 or 7 Days), can start any day of your choosing and run independently of the Ecocamps “Fixed Departure” tours. Lastly, Patagonia Safari passengers can choose their own level of activity (Easy or Active) as noted in the daily itinerary or spend the day enjoying the comforts of the Suite Domes. Patagonia Safari tour clients will be more independent during the day, while enjoying nights socializing with other Ecocamp travelers from around the world.
Departures – Any Day (October to April)
Patagonia Safari – Temporary Modified Itinerary due to Park Fire (click to view)
Itinerary
Patagonia Safari (4 Day, 5 Day, 6 Day)
(Arrival Day) PUNTA ARENAS – ECOCAMP
(Arrive any day of the week and begin your activities the following day, i.e. arrive Sunday begin activities on Monday) Passengers will need to arrive around noon (12 PM) to Punta Arenas on the early morning flight from Santiago. From airport pickup, we will drive to EcoCamp (345 km/ 216 miles /5hrs) inside the famous Torres del Paine National Park. In summer time (Dec-Mar), the sun sets around 11PM giving us plenty of light to admire the landscape en route and the craggy mountains as we enter the park. We will make short stops in the township of Puerto Natales to stretch your legs (here you have the chance to securely leave any luggage that you will not need during your stay in the park, at the office). Arrival day is considered Day 1 of your program.
Overnight at Suite Domes in Las Torres. (L,D)
(Mon) TORRES DEL PAINE
Easy Program (full day): Drive & Walk Western Lakes, Boat across Grey Glacier
Full day visit to Salto Grande, Nordenskjold Lake Trail and Grey Lake Beach. Round trip navigation to Grey Glacier.
Depart EcoCamp: 09:00 hrs, arrive back: 6 pm approx.
Approximate total walking time on the different lake trails: 3 hours
Distance: 5 km / 3 miles
Active Program (full day): Drive & Walk Western Lakes, Hike Pingo Trail
Full day visit to Salto Grande, Nordenskjold Lake Trail and Grey Lake Beach. Then steep hike on Pingo Trail until reaching sightseeing point.
Depart EcoCamp: 09:00 hrs, arrive back: 7 pm approx.
Approximate total walking time on the different lake trails: 3 hours
Distance: 5 km / 3 miles
Overnight at Suite Domes in Las Torres. (B,L,D)
(Tue) TORRES DEL PAINE
Easy Program (full day): Walk Laguna Azul and Fauna Trails
Full day Visit to Laguna Azul sector, walk to the lookout point through Lenga forests, continue to the Fauna Trail to watch the Park’s local flora and fauna, closely.
Depart EcoCamp: 09:00 hrs, arrive back: 6 pm approx.
Approximate total walking time on the different lake trails: 3.5 hours
Distance: 5 km / 3 miles
Active Program (full day): Trek Towers Base
Full day trek up the Ascencio Valley to the Towers base.
Depart EcoCamp: 08:00 hrs, arrive back: 6 pm approx.
Approximate walking time: 8 hrs round trip
Distance: 21 km /13 miles round trip
Overnight at Suite Domes in Las Torres. (B,L,D)
(Wed) TORRES DEL PAINE
Easy Program (half day): Easy Walk to Mirador Condor
Easy walk reaching an excellent lookout point having as main scenery the southern face of Paine Massif and vast areas where Chileans condors and other local birds use to fly.
Depart EcoCamp: 09:00 hrs, arrive back: 1 pm approx.
Approximate walking time: 2 to 3 hrs round trip
Distance: 4 km /2.5 miles round trip
Active Program (full day): Navigation on Lake Pehoe and Hike along French Valley
Boat across the Pehoe Lake and trek up the French Valley in the middle of the Paine Massif.
Depart EcoCamp: 08:00 hrs, arrive back: 7 pm approx.
Boat across Pehoe Lake: 30 min each way.
Approximate walking time: 6 hrs round trip.
Distance: 11 km / 7 miles round trip.
Overnight at Suite Domes in Las Torres. (B,L,D)
(Thu) TORRES DEL PAINE
Easy Program (full day): Drive & Walk Western Lakes, Boat across Grey Glacier
Full day visit to Salto Grande, Nordenskjold Lake Trail and Grey Lake Beach. Round trip navigation to Grey Glacier.
Depart EcoCamp: 09:00 hrs, arrive back: 6 pm approx.
Approximate total walking time on the different lake trails: 3 hours
Distance: 5 km / 3 miles
Active Program (full day): Drive & Walk Western Lakes, Hike Pingo Trail
Full day visit to Salto Grande, Nordenskjold Lake Trail and Grey Lake Beach. Then steep hike on Pingo Trail until reaching sightseeing point.
Depart EcoCamp: 09:00 hrs, arrive back: 7 pm approx.
Approximate total walking time on the different lake trails: 3 hours
Distance: 5 km / 3 miles
Overnight at Suite Domes in Las Torres. (B,L,D)
(Fri) TORRES DEL PAINE
Easy Program (full day): Walk Laguna Azul and Fauna Trails
Full day Visit to Laguna Azul sector, walk to the lookout point through Lenga forests, continue to the Fauna Trail to watch the Park’s local flora and fauna, closely.
Depart EcoCamp: 09:00 hrs, arrive back: 6 pm approx.
Approximate total walking time on the different lake trails: 3.5 hours
Distance: 5 km / 3 miles
Active Program (full day): Trek Towers Base
Full day trek up the Ascencio Valley to the Towers base.
Depart EcoCamp: 08:00 hrs, arrive back: 6 pm approx.
Approximate walking time: 8 hrs round trip
Distance: 21 km /13 miles round trip
Overnight at Suite Domes in Las Torres. (B,L,D)
(Sat) TORRES DEL PAINE
Easy Program (half day): Easy Walk to Mirador Condor
Easy walk reaching an excellent lookout point having as main scenery the southern face of Paine Massif and vast areas where Chileans condors and other local birds use to fly.
Depart EcoCamp: 09:00 hrs, arrive back: 1 pm approx.
Approximate walking time: 2 to 3 hrs round trip
Distance: 4 km /2.5 miles round trip
Active Program (full day): Navigation on Lake Pehoe and Hike along French Valley
Boat across the Pehoe Lake and trek up the French Valley in the middle of the Paine Massif.
Depart EcoCamp: 08:00 hrs, arrive back: 7 pm approx.
Boat across Pehoe Lake: 30 min each way.
Approximate walking time: 6 hrs round trip.
Distance: 11 km / 7 miles round trip.
Overnight at Suite Domes in Las Torres. (B,L,D)
(Sun) TORRES DEL PAINE
Easy Program (full day): Walk Laguna Inge & Botanical Safari
AM - Half day easy walk through the Cuernos trail to Laguna Inge and the east shore of Nordenskjold Lake.
Walking duration: 4 hours round trip.
Walking distance: 8 km / 5 miles round trip.
PM - Half day easy walk in the EcoCamp surroundings exploring in detail the Park’s flora and fauna.
Walking duration: 1 hour.
Walking distance: 800 mt / 0.5 miles.
Active Program (full day): Hike along Los Cuernos Pass or Puesto Seron
Both trails provide active trekking through the Massif's south-east border.
Los Cuernos Pass
Hiking duration: 7 hours round trip.
Hiking distance: 18 km / 11 miles round trip.
or
Puesto Seron
Trekking duration: 8 hours round trip.
Trekking distance: 16 km / 10 miles round trip.
Overnight at Suite Domes in Las Torres. (B,L,D)
(Departure Day) ECOCAMP- PUNTA ARENAS AIRPORT
(Departure day corresponds with your chosen length of trip). Morning transfer from Eco Camp to Punta Arenas airport, arrival at 3 pm (approx.). (B)
KEY: (B)reakfast, (L)unch, (D)inner
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This adventure involves easy to active trekking. Trekking is generally moderate but we do cover some rugged trails in the active programs. Good physical condition is required. It is the traveler's responsibility to best assess their physical ability to meet the stated Physical Requirements.
Pricing and Details
Pricing
TRIP COST: per person, shared double accommodation
(please contact us for Single, Triple & Quadruple accommodation rates)
DEPARTURES: Any Day
Shoulder Season (Oct 2010 & Apr 2011)
$1180 Patagonia Safari - Suite Domes (4D) SH
$1430 Patagonia Safari - Suite Domes (5D) SH
$1660 Patagonia Safari - Suite Domes (6D) SH
$ 890 Patagonia Safari - Standard Domes (4D) SH
$1080 Patagonia Safari - Standard Domes (5D) SH
$1250 Patagonia Safari - Standard Domes (6D) SH
High Season (Nov 2011 - Mar 2012)
$1670 Patagonia Safari - Suite Domes (4D) HS
$2030 Patagonia Safari - Suite Domes (5D) HS
$2360 Patagonia Safari - Suite Domes (6D) HS
$1260 Patagonia Safari - Standard Domes (4D) HS
$1495 Patagonia Safari - Standard Domes (5D) HS
$1780 Patagonia Safari - Standard Domes (6D) HS
Contact GSA for preferred date availability and detailed Trip Proposal.
Price includes: Accommodation at EcoCamp’s Suite or Standard Domes, Meals as indicated, All ground transport as indicated, English-Spanish speaking expert escort guide, Park fees for Milodon Cave and Torres del Paine National Park, Boat crossing ticket over Grey Lake and/or Pehoe Lake, Guide ratio 1:12 passengers, Max group size: 16 passengers.
Not included: International or in-country airfare*, Trip Insurance, Lunches and dinners in towns or cites (unless otherwise specified), Hiking boots and other personal gear, Personal expenses (tips and gratuities, alcoholic beverages, medical, laundry, airport taxes, etc.).
*Quote for flights can be provided separately by our discount air partner.
Santiago Services: All trips start and end in Punta Arenas. Overnight Santiago Hotel/Transfer package are available.
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ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Departures: Departures are setup to run on any day with as few as 2 passengers (14 maximum per group).
What is a EcoCamp Suite Dome?: Suite Domes are comfortable 28mt²/ 300 ft² tented igloo-type double domes built the same way as the ancient native Kaweskar’s dwellings. Its structure produces minimal environmental impact while providing an efficient thermal and wind resistant unit, with great exposure to nature in the most magnificent Patagonian setting. Unlike the regular EcoCamp tent domes which are smaller, unheated and use shared bathroom facilities, each Suite Dome has a private bathroom, comfortable double or twin beds, and it is heated by a modern low-emission wood stove. In addition, every dome has its own composting device to process waste and a solar panel as an energy source.
Inside the Suite Domes: The 28mt²/ 300 ft² tented igloo-type double domes will have everything clients need for a comfortable stay. There will be two single beds (1.2 x 2m beds) or a king size bed (1.9x 2m), and a modern low-emission wood stove that will keep the place warm. Bathrooms will be well equipped and will have towels available. For sustainable purposes clients will keep the same towels and blankets during their stay. Additionally, since the Suite Domes will be powered with solar panel generators, there will be no electric capacity to plug devices such as hair dryers, electric shavers, etc, nevertheless camera batteries can be charged in other facilities at the EcoCamp . The Suite Dome will be nicely decorated with natural fibers and other elements from the local culture.
Families or Friends: Two of the suite domes have a loft to accommodate families or friends with 3 or 4 members.
Carbon Offset Program:
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